Family-friendly movies being presented in Naperville parks
Naperville Park District will screen five free, family-friendly movies on Friday nights as part of its “A Night at the Movies” series.
The program kicks off at 8:30 p.m. July 25 with “Elf” being shown at Rotary Hill Park, 443 Aurora Ave.
It’s followed by the 2003 version of “Freaky Friday” at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 8 at 95th Street Community Plaza, 3109 Cedar Glade Drive; “Inside Out 2” at 8:15 p.m. Aug. 15 at Rotary Hill; “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” at 7:45 p.m. Aug. 29 at 95th Street Community Plaza; and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at 95th Street Community Plaza.
Seating is not provided so guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets.
For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org
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.College of DuPage employees file petition to unionize
About 600 College of DuPage employees have filed a petition with the Illinois Labor Relations Board to unionize as part of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31.
The new union, College of DuPage Staff United/AFSCME, will represent classified staff, including administrative, clerical, IT and other employees who support students and faculty, a news release said. Organizing efforts began in March, the release said.
AFSCME represents thousands of workers on Illinois college campuses, including City Colleges of Chicago, University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, Eastern Illinois University, Illinois State University and Northern Illinois University.
About 50 COD custodial workers are already represented by AFSCME, the release said.
DuPage Forest Preserve District offering photo contest
Photographers have until Sept. 1 to submit their best photographs taken in the DuPage County forest preserves for a chance to win a prize.
Categories are wildlife and plants, people and recreation, and landscapes and places, a news release said. A panel of district employees will select one winner in each category, with winners allowed to choose from among prize bundles valued at about $140 each.
The photo with the most online votes will win a prize bundle and be presented with the Voters’ Choice Award.
Photographers who submit an eligible entry also will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 gift card to be chosen Aug. 1 and Sept. 2.
The forest preserve district also will offer guided photography hikes through which participants can learn tips on taking wildlife and scenery photos. To learn more, text POPUP to 866-743-7332 for hike details.
For more information, go to www.dupageforest.org.
National Night Out events being planned for neighborhoods
Neighborhood events will be held throughout Naperville as part of National Night Out, which this year will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Part of a nationwide event also called “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” gatherings are designed to heighten drug prevention and crime awareness and strengthen neighbor and police community partnerships, a news release said.
Various neighborhoods are organizing cookouts, block parties and neighborhood walks, which will be visited by staff from various city departments between 5 and 8 p.m.
Because not every neighborhood hosts a Night Out event, the city and the YMCA will hold a community gathering on Monday, Aug. 4.
The Community Kick-Off and Movie Night is set for 6:30 p.m. outside the Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St. A bounce house, games, police equipment viewing and an outdoor movie at dusk are among the activities planned.
For more information, go to www.naperville.il.us.